‘Robots need clothes’: humanoids hit catwalk in Seoul
There were no exposed robots in sight at a fashion show held in Seoul with a high-tech twist, where pairs of people and humanoids hit the catwalk in matching outfits.A tasselled bl…
CANYON ADDICT IN THE AL HAJAR MOUNTAINS
Exploring the fantastic wadis of Oman with my climbing mentors, Patrick and Nathlie Cabiro, more than 20 years ago sparked an addiction within me. Since then, I have ventured into…
HM, French President discuss regional developments
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic, discussed during a telephone call on Sunday the latest developments in the region…
Oman swelters as temperatures edge toward 50°C
Muscat: Oman is witnessing one of its harshest early summer heat spells, with temperatures in several parts of the country soaring close to the 50°C mark. According to data release…
Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a tougher pe…
India cuts export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel
India will cut its export duty on petrol diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the fortnight starting June 1, its government said in a statement on Saturday.The duty on ex…
Hundreds arrested as clashes erupt in Paris on PSG victory night
Paris, France: Police on Saturday detained more than 280 people in Paris after violent clashes erupted when thousands poured onto the streets during Paris Saint-Germain’s Champion…
Israel plants flag on medieval castle, pushes Lebanon ground operation
Qlayaa, Lebanon: Israel’s flag flew over the medieval fortress on Beaufort in Lebanon on Friday as it warned Lebanese civilians to evacuate a large area of the south of the countr…
Europe’s green jet fuels see upside in Iran war
Brussels, Belgium: Umberto BACCHI At a plant near Frankfurt, in Germany, hydrogen and CO2 sourced from a chlorine factory and a biogas facility nearby are piped into a reactor and…
Defending champion Gauff eliminated from French Open by Potapova
Paris, France: Neil FULTON Reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff lost in three sets to Austrian Anastasia Potapova to end her Roland Garros title defence on Saturday.The two-ti…